Glenwood Elementary School

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Glenwood Elementary School ranks 89 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Glenwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kearney, Nebraska, serving 131 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Kearney Public Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Glenwood Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In 2022-2023, 83% of 4th graders at Glenwood were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 71% for the Kearney district and 58% for the state. The school has maintained a high ranking among Nebraska elementary schools, consistently placing in the top 20-25% over the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023. However, Glenwood has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.18%) compared to the more diverse student populations at surrounding schools like Kenwood Elementary and Emerson Elementary.

Another notable difference is Glenwood's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.56% in 2022-2023), compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 19.69% to 71.37%. Additionally, Glenwood Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $11,782 in 2022-2023, compared to the Kearney district average of $12,390 and the state average of $13,749. These factors suggest the school is effectively allocating resources to support student learning, but also raise questions about equity and access to educational opportunities across the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8105 9th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845-6474

(308) 698-8240

District: Kearney Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,782

Students who attend Glenwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sunrise Middle School
High:	Kearney High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 131

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glenwood Elementary School ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Glenwood Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kearney Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School is 16.3. 6 elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Glenwood Elementary School employs 8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenwood Elementary School is $11,782. 6 elementary schools in the Kearney Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Glenwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenwood Elementary School 89^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Glenwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Kearney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Public Schools 44^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Glenwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Glenwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	85.65	11^th	418	97.4%
2007	78.34	51^st	430	88.1%
2008	64.88	166^th	478	65.3%
2009	64.77	153^rd	471	67.5%
2010	70.89	93^rd	502	81.5%
2011	78.42	81^st	473	82.9%
2012	61.03	177^th	480	63.1%
2013	75.23	75^th	485	84.5%
2014	68.62	117^th	483	75.8%
2015	88.91	21^st	488	95.7%
2016	86.86	30^th	480	93.8%
2017	80.21	67^th	459	85.4%
2018	85.92	38^th	450	91.6%
2019	83.89	50^th	452	88.9%
2021	59.61	166^th	442	62.4%
2022	73.47	95^th	457	79.2%
2023	77.76	89^th	459	80.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Glenwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.80	66^th	337	80.4%

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Rank History for White students at Glenwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	82.97	40^th	391	89.8%
2019	72.17	84^th	391	78.5%
2021	48.13	178^th	368	51.6%
2022	61.89	120^th	388	69.1%
2023	65.32	118^th	385	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Glenwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
1991	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1992	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1993	166	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1994	165	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1995	160	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1996	160	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1997	136	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1998	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1999	128	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	134
2000	119	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
2001	119	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2002	129	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2003	129	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2004	122	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2005	121	1	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	128
2006	126	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2007	126	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2008	132	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2009	138	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2010	138	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2011	131	0	0	8	0	0	1	0	140
2012	133	1	0	8	0	0	0	0	142
2013	129	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	135
2014	116	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	122
2015	110	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	115
2016	113	3	0	4	0	0	0	0	120
2017	117	5	1	5	0	1	0	0	129
2018	120	4	1	1	1	1	0	0	128
2019	127	3	1	3	0	1	0	0	135
2020	128	2	0	4	1	0	0	0	135
2021	129	1	0	5	0	0	1	0	136
2022	132	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	136
2023	126	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glenwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	100	8.1	12.3	12
1991	151	7.8	19.3	11.3
1992	151	8.2	18.4	11.9
1993	167	8.3	20.1	14.4
1994	166	8.7	19.1	14.5
1995	164	8.0	20.5	1.8
1996	164	8.0	20.5	1.8
1997	139	6.5	21.4	2.2
1998	140	6.5	21.5	0.7
1999	134	6.5	20.6	3.1
2000	126	6.7	18.8	7.9
2001	125	6.5	19.2	10.4
2002	131	7.5	17.5	10.7
2003	131	7.5	17.5	10.7
2004	125	7.5	16.7	6.4
2005	128	7.5	17.1	6.3
2006	132	7.5	17.6	14.4
2007	134	7.6	17.6	13.4
2008	136	8.0	17.0	11
2009	140	8.1	17.3	10
2010	142	7.8	18.0	11.3
2011	140	7.8	17.7	12.1
2012	142	7.4	19.0	9.2
2013	135	7.4	18.1	10.4
2014	122	7.4	16.3	9.8
2015	115	7.0	16.4	13
2016	120	7.0	17.1	7.5
2017	129	7.7	16.6	13.2
2018	128	7.6	16.6	11.7
2019	135	7.5	17.9	13.3
2020	135	7.5	17.7	8.9
2021	136	7.8	17.2	14
2022	136	8.0	16.9	10.3
2023	131	8.0	16.3	17.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glenwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	100	8.1	12.3	12
1991	151	7.8	19.3	11.3
1992	151	8.2	18.4	11.9
1993	167	8.3	20.1	14.4
1994	166	8.7	19.1	14.5
1995	164	8.0	20.5	1.8
1996	164	8.0	20.5	1.8
1997	139	6.5	21.4	2.2
1998	140	6.5	21.5	0.7
1999	134	6.5	20.6	3.1
2000	126	6.7	18.8	7.9
2001	125	6.5	19.2	10.4
2002	131	7.5	17.5	10.7
2003	131	7.5	17.5	10.7
2004	125	7.5	16.7	6.4
2005	128	7.5	17.1	6.3
2006	132	7.5	17.6	14.4
2007	134	7.6	17.6	13.4
2008	136	8.0	17.0	11
2009	140	8.1	17.3	10
2010	142	7.8	18.0	11.3
2011	140	7.8	17.7	12.1
2012	142	7.4	19.0	9.2
2013	135	7.4	18.1	10.4
2014	122	7.4	16.3	9.8
2015	115	7.0	16.4	13
2016	120	7.0	17.1	7.5
2017	129	7.7	16.6	13.2
2018	128	7.6	16.6	11.7
2019	135	7.5	17.9	13.3
2020	135	7.5	17.7	8.9
2021	136	7.8	17.2	14
2022	136	8.0	16.9	10.3
2023	131	8.0	16.3	17.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glenwood Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$201 (2.0%)	$9,069 (89.7%)	$10,108
2020	$106 (1.1%)	$8,587 (90.2%)	$9,524
2021	$454 (4.5%)	$8,878 (87.4%)	$10,157
2022	$521 (4.9%)	$9,021 (85.4%)	$10,564
2023	$141 (1.2%)	$10,475 (88.9%)	$11,782

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 89^th of 459 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood Elementary School)	74	67	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	64	74	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glenwood Elementary School)	78	64	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	62	63	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	50	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood Elementary School)	81	75	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	65	67	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glenwood Elementary School)	71	83	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	62	71	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glenwood Elementary School)	55	67	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Public Schools)	56	71	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glenwood Elementary School)	77	81	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Public Schools)	62	79	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	135	131	3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	127	126	0.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.3%	17.6%	4.2%

Schools Near Glenwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (2023)			NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8105 9th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8240	131	8	16.3	17.6%	126 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.8	89^th of 459 public elementary schools	80.6%		73.5	95^th of 457 public elementary schools	79.2%	6	67.0	75.0	67.0		83.0	81.0		$11,782	$141	$10,475
Buffalo Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6110 11th Avenue	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8290	316	19	16.2	21.2%	278 (88.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	79.3	75^th of 459 public elementary schools	83.7%		83	58^th of 457 public elementary schools	87.3%	17	69.0	75.0	70.0	79.0	78.0	80.0	87.0	$12,178	$141	$10,048
Meadowlark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 E 53rd St	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8210	408	23	17.3	15.7%	357 (87.5%)	6 (1.5%)	27 (6.6%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	94.2	5^th of 459 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.2	6^th of 457 public elementary schools	98.7%	1	94.0	83.0	86.0	88.0	91.0	93.0	97.0	$11,367	$141	$9,940
Windy Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4211 20th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8220	259	15	17.4	19.7%	233 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	91	17^th of 459 public elementary schools	96.3%		87.1	31^st of 457 public elementary schools	93.2%	14	83.0	76.0	90.0	85.0	82.0	95.0	95.0	$11,269	$141	$9,840
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	910 E 34th St	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8230	398	27	14.6	46.7%	283 (71.1%)	6 (1.5%)	89 (22.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.5%)	48.2	244^th of 459 public elementary schools	46.8%		45.6	258^th of 457 public elementary schools	43.5%	14	66.0	55.0	44.0	67.0	62.0	56.0	75.0	$12,266	$1,054	$10,062
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 7th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8280	282	15	18.6	35.5%	236 (83.7%)	6 (2.1%)	23 (8.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	78.8	81^st of 459 public elementary schools	82.4%		86	36^th of 457 public elementary schools	92.1%	45	74.0	62.0	96.0	69.0	64.0	96.0	93.0	$11,339	$295	$9,936
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2705 Ave E	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8270	241	17	14.2	65.1%	159 (66.0%)	9 (3.7%)	62 (25.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	45.3	269^th of 459 public elementary schools	41.4%		36.6	310^th of 457 public elementary schools	32.2%	41	61.0	54.0	61.0	39.0	58.0	61.0	78.0	$13,749	$1,210	$11,107
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 W 24th St	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8040	254	19	13.4	67.7%	135 (53.1%)	7 (2.8%)	88 (34.6%)	6 (2.4%)	7 (2.8%)	4 (1.6%)	7 (2.8%)	68.4	142^nd of 459 public elementary schools	69.1%		64.4	150^th of 457 public elementary schools	67.2%	8	63.0	64.0	74.0	68.0	68.0	75.0	82.0	$16,481	$782	$12,551
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1611 Ave C	Kearney	68847	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 698-8190	241	19	12.5	71.4%	137 (56.8%)	5 (2.1%)	87 (36.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.7%)	50.3	238^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.1%		35.9	311^th of 457 public elementary schools	31.9%	73	72.0	47.0	51.0	67.0	53.0	62.0	80.0	$15,089	$1,356	$12,261
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 16th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8200	381	25	15.0	37.3%	319 (83.7%)	5 (1.3%)	40 (10.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	74.3	105^th of 459 public elementary schools	77.1%		65.6	141^st of 457 public elementary schools	69.1%	36	73.0	66.0	65.0	84.0	65.0	82.0	84.0	$12,390	$142	$10,604

Frequently Asked Questions about Glenwood Elementary School

Is Glenwood Elementary School a good school?

Glenwood Elementary School ranks 89^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Glenwood Elementary School.

What district is Glenwood Elementary School in?

Kearney Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Glenwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Glenwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sunrise Middle School
High : Kearney High School

What is the racial makeup of Glenwood Elementary School?

Students at Glenwood Elementary School are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

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